Computer Support for Phillip Island and San Remo
Island Computers provides friendly, effective and affordable mobile computer support for the home or small business.
Book a home visit today by calling 0407 608 370
Book a home visit today by calling 0407 608 370
What do we do?
Key Services
Support for desktops and notebooks running Windows 10 & 11 or the Apple macOS from Yosemite to Sequoia.
Business and commercial solutions from Avast, BitDefender, Trend and Kaspersky.
Mobile Product Support
Support for both Apple and Android tablets and phones.
Internet and email solutions.
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Island Computers do not fix screens of any kind.
Please call Stephen Rowe on 0411 393 375.
Otherwise I usually suggest, also Steve, at Case's Galore in the entrance of the Wonthaggi Plaza.
Windows 8.1 is no longer supported
Data transfer to a portable hard drive or USB flash drive will be offered but there will be no repairs to a Windows 8.1 system.
As with Windows 7, it is dangerous to keep it on the internet. Please retire it immediately!
As with Windows 7, it is dangerous to keep it on the internet. Please retire it immediately!
Products Supported
Microsoft Windows 11 and 10.
Windows 10 or 11 are the only supported versions.
Microsoft's extended support Windows 8.1 ended on the 10th of Jan 2023
and Windows 7 ended on the 14th of January 2020.
If your computer is running either of these, it's time to get a new machine.
and Windows 7 ended on the 14th of January 2020.
If your computer is running either of these, it's time to get a new machine.
Data transfers and setup of new computers are available for those still using Windows 8.1, 7, Vista and XP.
Windows Live & Security Essentials have not been supported by Microsoft for a decade! You use them at your own risk.
Microsoft Office 2003, 2007 and 2010 are also no longer supported by Microsoft. Please upgrade immediately.
Support for Microsoft Office 2013 ended in April 2023.
Microsoft Office 2003, 2007 and 2010 are also no longer supported by Microsoft. Please upgrade immediately.
Support for Microsoft Office 2013 ended in April 2023.
Apple computers, iPhones and iPads
Apple desktops, notebooks, iPhones, iPods, iPads. iTunes & iCloud on Windows or macOS.
Apple devices (iPhones, iPads, iPods and Apple TV Gen.1) with iOS12 or lower are no longer supported by Apple. Some apps will not work or be woefully out of date so bear that in mind.
You use them at your own risk.
Apple devices (iPhones, iPads, iPods and Apple TV Gen.1) with iOS12 or lower are no longer supported by Apple. Some apps will not work or be woefully out of date so bear that in mind.
You use them at your own risk.
Open Source Software
The Linux O.S. and Raspberry Pi are not supported, at this stage.
Open Source software is used at your own risk. We accept no responsibility for things going wrong with unsupported software.
Mozilla Thunderbird has never been supported by Island Computers. Nor will it ever be supported.
Android devices are supported, from v12 or higher.
Samsung, Google, HTC, OPPO, One+, Razer, Asus ROG, LG, etc
Be cautious with Huawei devices due to security issues and ties to the Chinese government. They also now run their own OS, not Android so no longer have access to the Google Play store. Because of these issues, we recommend avoiding this brand completely.
Be cautious with Huawei devices due to security issues and ties to the Chinese government. They also now run their own OS, not Android so no longer have access to the Google Play store. Because of these issues, we recommend avoiding this brand completely.
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